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A26 XRH

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,274 mi
Last recorded69,274 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 XRH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 69,274 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 67,771 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 67,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 65,340 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 57,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 48,385 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 44,942 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 44,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 40,840 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 36,932 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 32,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 28,262 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 21,558 miles

n/s/f tyre 2 mm outer edge

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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A26 XRH is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A26 XRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A26 XRH registered?

A26 XRH is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2013.

Is A26 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 XRH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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